Unit Type A, Factory No 2, Block-8,
Industrial Plot 61128-61130, Gaborone, Botswana
9am - 5pm
Monday - Saturday
info@aurostaracademy.co.bw
+267 76 066 483
Industrial Plot 61128-61130, Gaborone, Botswana
Monday - Saturday
+267 76 066 483
The Certificate in Basic Diamond Manufacturing course is designed to provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the diamond manufacturing industry. This comprehensive program covers various aspects of diamond processing, including diamond anatomy, cutting and polishing techniques, productivity optimization, workplace safety, and quality control.
The course aims to address the skills gap in the diamond beneficiation process in Botswana, enabling participants to gain employment in the diamond processing industry and contribute to the country’s economic growth. The program equips participants with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to work in various roles, such as diamond polishing, sorting, valuing, marketing, and operations management.
Upon completion, participants will be proficient in the following areas:
* Overview of diamond formation, properties, and structure
* Functions of diamond girdle, crown, pavilion, and table
* Practical exercise on handling diamonds safely
* Factors influencing diamond cost: carat, color, cut, and clarity
* Explanation of carat weight and pointer system
* Impact of color and clarity on diamond value
* Diamond stages of processing
* Calculating diamond height in mm
* Labeling and drawings of round brilliant cut diamonds
Usage and handling of eye glasses, tangs, and alien keys
* Tang polishing directions and practical application
* Demonstration on applying diamond powder and opening the skive
* Setting angles on polishing tangs using eye glasses
* Practical exercise on fixing stones on the tang
* Making flat on using tang plate and skive methods
* Practical tests on flat on creation techniques
* Theory and aspects of tang leveling
* Practical demonstration of leveling tangs
* Theory and aspects of angle calibration
* Practical exercise on calibrating angles
* Assessment of diamond setting, flat on, and running direction skills
* Polishing aspects of bottom blocking
* Making culet pointy using sensor light
* Blocking bottom facets for alignment and perfection
* Markings using girdle marker and reference line calculations
* Importance of alignment
* Practical aspects and checking for alignment
* Polishing considerations for top blocking
* Top facet polishing techniques and reference marking line usage
* Table tilting, down, and smoothing techniques
* Practical exercises on table polishing
* Interpretation of print specifications
* Strategies for reducing variations and off-center issues
* Theoretical and practical assessments to evaluate learning outcomes
A Star Academy is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in diamond cutting and polishing education.